The pulse can be easily determined by palpating the

A) abdominal aorta
B) jugular vein
C) dorsalis pedis artery
D) posterior communicating artery


Ans: C) dorsalis pedis artery

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A. tendinous intersections B. transversus abdominis C. internal oblique D. external oblique E. rectus abdominis

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The transition from an afferent arteriole to an efferent arteriole occurs in the __________.

A. glomerulus B. medulla C. cortical radiate veins D. peritubular capillaries E. vasa recta

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The wall of the urinary bladder consists of elastic fibers and voluntary muscles. 2. The trigone is formed by the entry of the two ureters and the exit of the urethra. 3. The trigone is unique in the bladder wall because it is the only part with rugae. 4. The urinary meatus is part of the urethra. 5. The urethra is the tube leading from the bladder to the outside.

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Blood Ca2+ deficiency stimulates ________ secretion, which leads to ________

A) calcitonin; more urinary phosphate reabsorption B) parathyroid hormone; increased osteoclast activity C) growth hormone; increased osteoblast activity D) calcitriol; more urinary phosphate excretion E) thyroid hormone; less urinary calcium excretion

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